Lead Engineer - Substation

Qualus; Alabama; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short and Long-Term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

EAP

Parental Leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Lead Substation Engineer to design substations, including general arrangement, equipment layouts, cable trenching, grounding, and power systems. The role requires a PE license and 6+ years of substation design experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation proficiency.

You will develop design packages, bill of materials, and cost estimates, while coordinating with procurement, construction, and operation teams to ensure QA/QC compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering.
• PE license required.
• 6+ years of experience in substation physical design.
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Design substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards.
• Design ground grids and grounding plans.
• Prepare equipment and material specifications for procurement.
• Perform load, bus span and ampacity calculations.
• Lead QA/QC processes on design packages.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Documentation management

Interpersonal skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Engineering department as a Lead Substation Engineer. Substation Design Engineers are responsible for designing substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards (if available). Typical design to include general arrangement, equipment and electrical layout, elevation views, cable trench, grounding, conduit drawings, details, bills of material, and AC and DC power systems.

Responsibilities

• Design substations utilizing applicable codes and client standards (if available). Typical design to include general arrangement, equipment and electrical layout, elevation views, cable trench, grounding, conduit drawings, details, bills of material, and AC and DC power systems.
• Design ground grids based on applicable codes utilizing industry available software.
• Design lightning protection and grounding plans.
• Complete calculations such as AC and DC load, bus spans, and ampacity calculations.
• Create equipment and material specifications for procurement of engineered equipment as well as development of design scope and cost estimates.
• Complete conceptual designs and layouts for facility planning studies.
• Preparing additional support documentation as needed to assist procurement, construction _,_ and operation/maintenance of systems being designed.
• Direct and/or participate in client meetings/job site visits to collect or deliver design and engineering data.
• Perform/Ensure company's Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes are being followed on all design packages.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 6+ years of experience in substation physical design.
• PE license required.
• Experience in directly related to working with electricity, preferably in utilities.
• Must have strong knowledge of AutoCAD and/or MicroStation (a plus).
• Microsoft Office product application.
• Excellent document management and organization skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work with a variety of projects and deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

We are committed to a secure and transparent hiring process. We do not request payment or sensitive personal information, such as Social Security numbers or banking details, during the application process. Please use caution and verify opportunities through our official channels.

Job Locations: _US-AL-Trussville_

ID: _2025-4704_

Category: _Engineering & Advisory_

Position Type: _Regular Full Time_

Remote: _No_

Salary Range: _$120,000/Year - $160,000/Year_